CWPP Update

The 30-day public comment period on the initial draft of the CWPP closed on March 19th. During that period, many agencies, organizations, landowners, community members and other stakeholders have submitted thoughtful feedback that will now guide the revision process. CAL FIRE and the RCDs are presently reviewing all comments submitted by email or through attendance at the March public meetings in both counties. Stakeholder comments will be included in the final draft in summary form. The finalized CWPP will be presented for acceptance by the Board of Supervisors in both Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties.

CWPP March 2010 Public Meetings

If you missed the March 2010 Public Meetings to review the draft CWPP, you can review the Powerpoint Presentation slides below.

Public Meeting about the Draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan for San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties

CAL FIRE (San Mateo – Santa Cruz Unit) in partnership with the Resource Conservation Districts of San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties invite you to participate in either of two meetings for the presentation of the draft San Mateo – Santa Cruz County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The purpose of these meetings is to provide an overview of the draft CWPP and to solicit feedback for incorporation into the final draft. The public comment period closes on March 19, 2010.

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Santa Cruz County Meeting:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:00pm—8:00pm
Meeting Room at Aptos Village Park
100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos

San Mateo County Meeting:
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:00pm—8:00pm
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Hall of Justice
400 County Center, Redwood City

If you are unable to participate in a CWPP meeting on either March 9 or 11, please consider sending your information/comments by email: wildfireplan@gmail.com.

Draft CWPP and Public Survey are ready for Public Input!

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We are pleased to announce the release of the preliminary draft of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan of San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties. This CWPP attempts to identify wildfire hazards in our region and provide strategies to mitigate risk and restore healthier, more resilient ecosystems. It is also a tool for the accrual of grant funding to aid in the implementation of local wildfire prevention projects. It includes feedback solicited over the course of multiple meetings with diverse stakeholders, including local fire professionals, residents, agency and organizational staff, private businesses, large landowners and other members of the community.

For the next thirty days, we invite broad public feedback on the current draft, available for download at San Mateo County RCD's website or at RCD of Santa Cruz County's website. Comments will be accepted on this draft until 5pm on Friday, March 19, 2010, after which CAL FIRE will integrate comments into a final draft for release no later than March 31, 2010. Please direct all comments to this email address (wildfireplan@gmail.com).

Please also consider completing a 15-minute online survey to help us better assess local values and concerns about wildfire hazards and risks. You may complete the survey by March 19, 2010 at 5pm, at the following link: Click here to take survey

We thank you in advance for your attention to this important effort toward wildfire prevention in your community.